- Soccer
- Collecting and caring for plants at home
Jonathan Colt
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am 27 years old and I am a dedicated horticulture and plant services professional with hands-on experience in plant care, interior and exterior landscape design, and client account management. Skilled in plant identification, pest and disease management, and wellness assessments. Experienced in designing and installing interior plantscapes and outdoor container displays, conducting in-person sales presentations, closing contracts, and providing exceptional client support. Demonstrated leadership in training new technicians, managing installations, and preparing detailed work orders. Strong logistics and transportation skills, including safely operating personal and company vehicles to deliver and install plant materials. Committed to enhancing client environments through creative plant solutions and reliable service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Horticulture Technician and Route Manager
Phillips Interior Plants & Displays
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Maintained over 50 interior plantscapes for client accounts, including watering, pruning, and plant health monitoring. This was done on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.
- Identified and treated plant pests and diseases to ensure long-term plant vitality
- Designed customized interior plantscapes based on client needs and space requirements
- Conducted in-person sales presentations and closed contracts with new and existing clients
- Assisted with plant installations, including transporting live plants and materials to client sites using my personal van and/or company U-Haul.
- Communicated with clients via email to resolve account issues and ensure satisfaction.
- Mentored and trained new technicians in plant identification, maintenance practices, and client service expectations.
- Performed wellness checks on assigned client accounts.
- Prepared and documented work orders for client accounts and service requests.
- Independently designed, sourced, and installed outdoor container arrangements, selecting plants based on site conditions and client preferences.
Landscape Worker
Perennial Gardens
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Operated landscaping tools including mowers, trimmers, and blowers to maintain residential properties.
- Assisted in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers according to design plans and seasonal requirements.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while performing tasks in diverse weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape designs efficiently and effectively.
- Designed and installed outdoor potted plant displays, including plant selection and sourcing
Education
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South High School
Downers Grove, IL2016
Skills
- Plant identification
- Interior plant care
- Exterior Landscape design
- Interior Plantscape Design
- Floral Design
- Integrated pest management
- In person Sales
Interests
Timeline
Horticulture Technician and Route Manager
Phillips Interior Plants & Displays
12.2022 - 12.2025
Landscape Worker
Perennial Gardens
04.2019 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Downers Grove South High School